The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21054 sells for about $612,791, or $271 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,767 a month.
ZIP 21054 — Gambrills
The 21054 housing market is currently experiencing stable conditions with a median sale price of approximately $612,791. While some sources indicate a slight year-over-year price adjustment, the market remains competitive with low inventory and consistent demand. Note that several specific metrics, such as detailed tax history and specific utility providers, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban living with convenient access to major retail hubs and regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 21054, Anne Arundel County, MD
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Gambrills area are generally considered low compared to the broader Baltimore-Washington metropolitan region, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the region.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near streams.
The area features significant retail and mixed-use development, notably around the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, which serves as a major local economic anchor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents typically commute toward the Baltimore or Washington D.C. employment corridors via I-97 and MD-3.
The area is anchored by the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre for shopping and dining, with proximity to local parks and golf courses in the Gambrills/Odenton vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand with a median rent of $2,767; vacancy pressure remains low due to the area's suburban appeal.
The local economy is driven by retail, professional services, and proximity to major regional employers in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
The area relies primarily on private vehicle transit via major highways like I-97 and MD-3, with limited public transit connectivity.
Ongoing development continues to focus on the expansion of mixed-use retail and residential density around the Waugh Chapel corridor.
The Anne Arundel County Office of Finance and Assessment manages property valuations and tax collections.
Parcels are subject to Anne Arundel County property taxes and school district levies; specific MUD/PID status is not determinable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles typical of the Mid-Atlantic, including wind and storm exposure.
Maryland is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Maryland law requires sellers to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering the condition of the home's major systems.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau and Data Commons.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A major mixed-use development serving as the primary retail and entertainment hub for the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.